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Posted August 22, 2024 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Replacement, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Revision, Breast Sagging, Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift

Breast Implant Profiles: Which is Best for Breast Augmentation?

By Dr. Chris Patronella A common question I’m asked is, “What breast implant profile am I best suited for?” It’s very individual. There are some anatomical considerations that I can pick up on at a physical exam when I’m able to evaluate a woman who is interested in breast augmentation. Generally speaking, the larger the […]

Posted August 08, 2024 in Uncategorized

The Best Treatments to Tighten Loose, Sagging Skin

By Dr. Chris Patronella What I see very frequently are patients who come in questioning whether liposuction can be performed to improve their bodies’ contours. Liposuction is a powerful tool I use to shape the body, but it isn’t necessarily the best choice if loose skin is present. Yes, if the laxity is mild, we […]

Posted August 07, 2024 in Breast Lift

Breast Lift Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery

Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) is a popular cosmetic procedure that can elevate and reshape sagging breasts for a more youthful and appealing appearance. While the surgery itself is a critical step in achieving your desired results, the recovery process is just as important to ensure a successful outcome. This comprehensive guide will explain the various […]

Posted July 26, 2024 in Liposuction, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Is Plastic Surgery Artistic?

By Dr. Chris Patronella In our training, we as plastic surgeons learn how to do plastic surgery techniques: tummy tuck procedures, breast lift procedures, facelift procedures, etc. That’s what our training is about—to learn how to perform those procedures and the techniques for each one. But plastic surgery is so much more than that. There’s […]

Posted July 15, 2024 in Breast Lift

Does A Breast Lift Leave Scars?

A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a cosmetic breast surgery designed to lift and reshape sagging breasts, restoring a youthful contour. While the benefits of this surgery are widely recognized, one common concern among prospective patients is the potential for scarring. Scars are a natural part of the healing process after any […]

Posted July 12, 2024 in Breast Lift

Should You Get a Breast Lift Without Implants?

Breast appearance has long been a priority for many women. Over the years, various procedures have been developed to enhance the breasts or restore their shape and position. The question of whether undergoing a breast lift without having implants placed can achieve ideal results is more common than one may think. While the short answer […]

Posted June 28, 2024 in Body Lift, Buttock Lift, True Form Body Contouring®

Dr. Patronella’s Advanced Technique to Improve Butt Lift-Lower Body Lift Results

By Dr. Chris Patronella One of my favorite procedures in addition to abdominoplasty, the True Form Tummy Tuck®, is something called a True Form Buttock Lift™ also known as a lower body lift,. It’s a procedure whereby the extra loose skin in the area above the buttocks is removed, and the buttock and outer thigh […]

Posted June 20, 2024 in Uncategorized

Making Plastic Surgery Better

By Dr. Patronella I am often asked why I do things a certain way. A technique I use may be different from what someone else uses. And that speaks to something I’ve noticed over three decades in plastic surgery as it’s evolved. And that is our patients are much more discriminating today. They are much […]

Posted May 30, 2024 in Mommy Makeover, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Will a Tummy Tuck Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

By Dr. Chris Patronella In the this patient you can see that, while she has very significant stretch marks on her abdomen, when I pull the skin taut during a True Form Tummy Tuck procedure, the stretch marks are not nearly as apparent. They are much harder to see. Stretch marks are still present […]

Posted May 23, 2024 in belly button, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Creating a Natural-Looking Belly Button During Tummy Tuck Surgery

Restoration of the belly button is a surprisingly complex aspect of tummy tuck surgery. It’s one of the top concerns women tell me they have about the procedure. Many have seen the results of friends who wound up with artificial-looking navels after undergoing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Since one of the most common goals patients […]

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